How to pronounce capuchin
Say it like KAP-uh-chin. Capuchin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- uh
- chin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capuchin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- chinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of capuchin
American and British speakers say capuchin in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpətʃɪn/ in the US and /ˈkæpətʃɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-uh-chin.
What does capuchin mean?
- A monk in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin; (generally) a Franciscan.
- A garment consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of Capuchin monks.
- A capuchin monkey.
Where does capuchin come from?
First use appears c. 1589, from French capuchin, from earlier capucin, from Italian cappuccino, ultimately from Late Latin cappa (“cape, hood”).
Questions about saying capuchin
How do you pronounce capuchin?
Say KAP-uh-chin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpətʃɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkæpətʃɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capuchin?
Capuchin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · uh · chin.
Do Americans and Brits say capuchin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpətʃɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkæpətʃɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.